[kj] SCARIEST record...

[Mark Kolmar]

On 4/15/05, Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:
> To this day, "Hamburger Lady" still gives me the creeps (as its
> designed to, I guess). It's slowly suffering, harrowing spell hasn't
> worn off one bit.
> 
> Alex in NYC

Compare with "Slug Bait" from TG's _2nd Annual Report_.

Apart from a few Merzbow records that are probably more imposing and
threatening than actually scary, I would nominate _As the Veneer of
Democracy Starts to Fade_ by Mark Stewart among the scariest records I
know.  Or THAW by Foetus.

As an aside, anyone here into a band called Opeth?  I'd be curious to
know about some similar metal with strong musicianship, but less
pastoral.  The quiet parts do contribute a contrast that works to good
effect, in that the balls-out, heavy sections seem even that much
louder.  I could suggest the last few Opeth CDs to anyone who likes
both early Floyd and Napalm Death -- though might want to listen
first.

--Mark